The entire purpose of the RPS was to result in new, additional renewable energy and economic development. This has been successful so far. HB 487 does the exact opposite by allowing 100+ year old hydro dams to count.

Position

Oppose

Status

Passed the House Energy Committee on a 7-5 vote. Passed the House Floor on a 64-32 vote. Passed the Senate Energy Committee on an 8-5 vote. Passed the Senate Floor on a 31-18 vote.